Inside Sales Representative

Boise Cascade Company•Yakima, WA

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About The Position

Boise Cascade is hiring an Inside Sales Representative to initiate sales, take orders, and anticipate and meet customer needs. The role manages assigned products, including selecting vendors, purchasing, pricing, monitoring inventory, and promoting products. It also supports customer and vendor communications, delivery coordination, sales support, and marketing activities. The position works in an office environment with minimal physical exertion.

Requirements

College degree or equivalent work experience in a related job function.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of building products.
Ability to understand and apply mathematical calculations and concepts involving fractions, decimals, and percentages.
Effective communication skills.
Ability to work independently or with teams or groups.
Knowledge of office equipment, including PCs, calculators, and computer software.

Responsibilities

Initiate sales, take orders, and anticipate and meet customer needs.
Manage assigned products, including selecting vendors, purchasing, pricing, monitoring inventory, and promoting products.
Contact customers about market fluctuations and trends, and initiate inquiries, sales, and promotions based on product needs.
Coordinate and maximize customer inventory.
Communicate customer service requirements to the location’s customer service representatives.
Coordinate customer deliveries with shipping personnel.
At some locations, perform freight or trucking specialist responsibilities.
Contact vendors as needed regarding products related to customer questions or concerns.
Assist outside sales staff and product managers.
Assist in developing and executing marketing programs, promotions, and new product research.
Provide a lead role to sales support staff.
Demonstrate commitment to safety, quality, environmental awareness, and continuous process improvement.
Perform other assigned duties and responsibilities.